Handling Oversized Loads Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS)

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Specifically, the Handling Oversized Loads Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) covers:

  1. Operational guidelines, with a step by step approach to safe work
  2. Possible hazards that may be encountered
  3. Step by step safety procedures to follow
  4. Before work starts – Guidelines and Checks
  5. And more. Please check details below
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The Handling Oversized Loads Safe Work Method Statement is a detailed template that comprehensively addresses all safety requirements for operations. It is pre-filled and ready for immediate use, customizable to meet your site-specific needs.

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The Handling Oversized Loads Safe Work Method Statement Covers:

  1. Operational guidelines, with a step by step approach to safe work
  2. Possible hazards that may be encountered
  3. Step by step safety procedures to follow
  4. Before work starts – Guidelines and Checks
  5. Safety measures and guides
  6. Operational Safety Checks
  7. Before and After Risk Ratings while carrying out Operations
  8. Handling Oversized Loads Risk Assessment
  9. High Risk Work Involved
  10. Emergency Evacuation Procedure
  11. Plant and Equipment
  12. Qualifications and Permits
  13. Specific Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to be used
  14. Legislation, Codes of Practice and Standards
  15. Company Personnel Sign off form to ensure all personnel acknowledge they have read and understand the SWMS

Note: The BlueSafe Handling Oversized Loads Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) document is highly comprehensive in nature and is not a blank SWMS Template. Download a Sample to check


The Handling Oversized Loads Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:

  • 1. Preparation
    • Improper training
    • lack of personal protective equipment
  • 2. Equipment Selection and Checking
    • Faulty equipment
    • unavailability of necessary tools
  • 3. Load Assessment
    • Misjudgement of load weight
    • uneven load distribution
  • 4. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Checking
    • Worn out PPE
    • inadequate PPE
  • 5. Load Lifting
    • Back injury
    • foot injury from dropped objects
  • 6. Load Moving
    • Collision with other workers or objects
    • tripping over uneven surfaces
  • 7. Load Setting
    • Inadequate support for load
    • uneven surface
  • 8. Clearing the Work Area
    • Tripping hazards
    • fallen debris
  • 9. Communication
    • Communication breakdown
    • misinterpretation of signals
  • 10. Load Monitoring
    • Unexpected shifting of load
    • damage to load during transportation
  • 11. Equipment Shutdown & Storage
    • Incorrect storage
    • trip hazards
  • 12. Incident Reporting
    • Failure to report incidents
    • incorrect reporting of incidents
  • 13. End of shift procedures
    • Fatigue
    • equipment left running
  • 14. Emergency Procedures
    • Not knowing emergency exit routes
    • failure to use safety equipment
  • 15. Training and Records Management
    • Improper training of staff
    • inaccurate record keeping
  • 16. Load Unloading
    • Load imbalance
    • uncontrolled release of load
  • 17. Welfare Facilities and Amenities
    • Inadequate facilities
    • insufficient amenities
  • 18. Periodic Inspections
    • Machinery wear and tear
    • sudden breakdown
  • 19. Equipment Maintenance
    • Inappropriate tools for maintenance
    • incorrect methods used
  • 20. Documentation and Reporting
    • Forgotten or lost paperwork
    • reporting errors

Each Safe Work Method Statement has specific content that is referenced to, but not limited to a number of authorities such as Codes of Practice, Regulations, Australian Standards or the Act.

The Handling Oversized Loads Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) references:

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